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RV12 JYE

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,210 mi
Last recorded32,210 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 JYE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 32,210 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 32,210 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 31,292 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 30,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked on middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,568 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 26,749 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 21,994 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,663 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 19,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 14,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,067 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215?

Based on 5,873 MOT tests across 656 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,857
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
656
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 21
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RV12 JYE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV12 JYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV12 JYE registered?

RV12 JYE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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